CLEAN: French minister Lagarde applies for top IMF job

The speaker announces their candidacy for the position of Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund. They have made this decision after careful consideration and consultation with the President and Prime Minister of France, who fully support them. The speaker acknowledges the significant challenge ahead and expresses a desire to achieve broad consensus. The speech concludes with expressions of gratitude.

What position is the speaker applying for?

• Prime Minister of France

• Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund

• President of France

• CEO of a multinational corporation

Who did the speaker consult before making the decision to apply?

• The European Union Council

• The United Nations Secretary-General

• The French President and Prime Minister

• The World Bank President

What kind of support does the speaker have for their candidacy?

• Support from the World Bank

• Support from the United Nations

• Support from the French President and Prime Minister

• Support from the European Union

How does the speaker feel about the challenge of the new position?

• With indifference and apathy

• With humility and a desire for consensus

• With fear and hesitation

• With arrogance and confidence

What is the speaker's hope regarding their candidacy?

• To face no challenges

• To gain the largest possible consensus

• To win without any support

• To be the only candidate